Baby Bunsen as Thomas Edison.
An Edison Gem in The Great Muppet Caper
Thomas Edison (1847-1931) was an American scientist and inventor. Among his most famous inventions are the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and a long-lasting light bulb. During his lifetime Edison held 1,093 U.S. patents, and he originated the concept and implementation of electric-power generation and distribution to homes and businesses.
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- While creating inventions in episodes 1173 and 1397 of Sesame Street, Oscar remarks, "Thomas Edison, eat your heart out."
- In Episode 1363 of Sesame Street, Oscar, attempting a scientific breakthrough, claims people laughed at Edison's efforts as well.
- A 1900s Edison Gem phonograph is part of the lobby decor at the Happiness Hotel in The Great Muppet Caper, visible during the establishment's welcome song.
- While conducting an experiment in Episode 2578 of Sesame Street, Oscar gripes at Bob and Linda for doubting his study and states, "Don't forget, they all laughed when Edison recorded sound, ya know!"
- In the 1993 Muppet Babies coloring book Muppet Babies Visit the Fifty States, Baby Bunsen is pictured as Edison, in the entry for New Jersey.
- When giving Elmo, Telly Monster, and Baby Bear words of encouragement in Episode 4123 of Sesame Street, Marisa the mouse asks them, "Did Thomas Edison give up on inventing the light bulb?"